Best jobs in demand in Malaysia

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A knowledgeable counselor or education consultant  in Malaysia would be able to provide detailed information about the university and its courses, facts & evidence to support the job prospects for the course and in-depth information about  which university would be suit you. While an experienced counselor or education consultant would be able to analyse your results, understand your personality & skills to figure out which course and career suits you.

Part of finding the right career in Malaysia for you will be picking out the criteria that matters to most to you, and then seeing if any of the top private colleges or universities in Malaysia that you’re looking at fit those criteria. Choosing the right career in Malaysia is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.  To help you develop a good list of criteria, you need to talk to the right counselors or education consultant who are knowledgeable and experienced.

EduSpiral Consultant Services seeks to advise students using evidence and facts to help them make the best decisions about their future after SPM, STPM or UEC.  At EduSpiral Consultant Services, we have counseled and helped thousands of students to choose the right course and private university to study in Malaysia. To find out which courses are high in demand in Malaysia, you can look at the Top 10 Courses in Demand in Malaysia.

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6 key sectors and their most sought-after occupations in Malaysia*

Malaysia must ensure a high-quality flow of talent supply to ensure a robust economy. This means maintaining a productive workforce and making sure there are no imbalances across the key sectors that drive the country’s economy.

To address this, the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee was established under the 11th Malaysia Plan to study skill mismatches in the labour market. As a result, the Pilot Critical Occupations List (COL) was published. The COL monitors and informs us about the most sought-after occupations by industry in Malaysia – here’s a look at the 42 jobs listed in the COL across six key sectors for 2015/2016:

More about the COL and the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee

As part of efforts under the 11th Malaysia Plan to address skill mismatches in the labour market, the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee (CSC) was established, jointly led by TalentCorp and the Institute of Labour Market Information and Analysis (ILMIA), MOHR. One of the CSC’s key initiatives is to construct a COL that will be evidence-based and reflects the most sought-after occupations by industry, which may also be hard-to-fill positions.

The pilot COL covers six key economic sectors:

1. Electrical & Electronics
2. Oil & Gas
3. Information and Communication
4. Technology & Global Business Services (ICT & GBS)
5. Telecommunications & Multimedia
6. Financial Services and Accounting.

6 key sectors and their most sought-after occupations*

Talentcorp Critical Occupations List addressing Malaysia’s talent shortages-leaderonomics-com

A quick guide to the Critical Occupations List (COL) by TalentCorp & the Institute of Labour Market Information and Analysis (ILMIA)

What is the Critical Occupations List?

The Critical Occupations List (COL) identifies the jobs most in demand in key sectors of the economy, and for which industries may be facing shortages or difficulties in hiring.

It is developed by the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee (CSC), which is jointly led by TalentCorp and the Institute of Labour Market Information and Analysis (ILMIA). The input of the CSC would be used as part of the proposed Human Capital Council to be chaired by the Prime Minister to coordinate the Government’s human capital policies.

How was the Critical Occupations List (COL developed?

The COL combines a top-down and bottom-up approach, a framework developed together with the World Bank and is in line with what is practised in the United Kingdom. It is developed in three stages:

1. Top-down analysis: National level statistics are rigorously analysed to detect occupations that are sought after. In particular, the Department of Statistics’ Labour Force Survey 2011-2014 is analysed to identify occupations exhibiting high employment and wage growth, an indicator of high demand.
2. Bottom-up consultation: Results from the top-down analysis are then validated by the industry via a combination of surveys and consultations, in addition to engagements with sector regulators (eg MDEC for ICT and MCMC for telecommunications).
3. Public consultation: The COL is released publicly and is open for feedback, providing the opportunity for government agencies, employers and individuals to provide further input or evidence on sought-after occupations.

How can we benefit from the Critical Occupations List (COL?

Understanding the specific skills that are in demand by key industries can help:

1. The government coordinate policies and prioritise publicly financed initiatives, such as scholarships, reskilling programmes or inward immigration, to enhance the supply of sought-after skills in Malaysia.
2. The industry to go beyond business as usual in its recruiting strategy, and to explore alternative measures such as targeting Malaysians abroad and investing further in developing sought-after skills, whether through in-house training or industry-academia collaboration.
3. The general public such as parents and young talents, in selecting their course of study and career paths based on areas in demand.

When was the Critical Occupations List (COL published?

The pilot Critical Occupations List 2015/2016 was published in December 2015 based on labour data spanning 2011–2014. The pilot document identified 42 occupations from six key economic sectors as critical.

The list will continually be refined and updated on an annual basis to ensure that it remains relevant and provides an accurate and timely picture of skills imbalances in Malaysia.

The Most In Demand Jobs in Malaysia According to MyStarJobs, Kelly Services and Other Sources

Meanwhile, JobStreet.com’s country manager Chook Yuh Yng said the company’s recent Job Outlook Report anticipated that hiring activities in Malaysia might slow down in the third quarter due to the global economic situation, especially in the United States and Europe.

“While the overall sentiment on job growth in Malaysia rose by 7% from the third quarter of last year, most companies are not looking at any new hiring during this period.

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“Employers, however, did say they would be looking to fill more sales positions as sales jobs have increased by 15% in the third quarter of this year compared to 2012.”

According to Chook, accounting and finance was the next largest specialisation that employers were looking to fill, followed by marketing, manufacturing and administration.

The Graduate Employability Blueprint 2012-2017, released by the then Higher Education Ministry included employer reports which said that graduates lacked several “key characteristics” — a strong command of English, the right attitude and the ability to solve problems.

Commenting on the current employment situation, Education Ministry senior principal assistant secretary (Planning and Research Division) Dr Guan Eng Chan said 75% of graduates from both the private and public universities were gainfully employed or furthered their studies within six months of graduation.

American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) governor and Malaysian American Electronics Industry (MAEI) chairman Datuk Wong Siew Hai highlighted some of the problems that might affect the quality of graduates.

“The main problem is the command of English,” he said. He added that many fresh graduates also lacked the ability to express themselves and explain things. “When you ask them to tell you something about themselves, they struggle,” he said.

Dr Guan concurred, saying that knowing languages was an important factor. “It’s not just English. If you are multilingual, you stand a better chance to gain employment,” he said.

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Network engineer jobs in demand in Malaysia

Few jobs in the IT sector can match the attractiveness of a career in network engineering. Apart from being highly-paid, good network engineers are constantly sought after by the leading IT companies in Malaysia because of their specialisations.

Network engineers who strive to be at the top of their game must undertake a certified course in networking from a recognised institution or organisation such as the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Sales executive/marketing executive jobs in demand in Malaysia

A career in sales and marketing has proven to be a lucrative one for many employees, both fresh and experienced, for a very long time.

There is no denying the competitiveness of this area of work, but a sales and marketing executive who is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead will gain invaluable work experiences and attractive remuneration – on top of the commissions which are based on sales. The art of communicating is at the crux of the profession, therefore it is imperative for one to have commendable people skills and convincing power.

Accounting jobs in demand in Malaysia

Accountants have been in demand for years, and will continue to be in the time to come. The reason behind this fact is simple:

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accountants are useful to businesses and organisations of all sizes. They are the interpreters of financial information, which is crucial to almost every industry in existence in the world today.

In Malaysia, accountants can strive to attain a professional qualification from an accredited professional accounting association such as the ACA, ACCA or CIMA for an added advantage over others.

Electrical engineer/electronics engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Electrical and electronics engineers form the core of various technology-led companies in Malaysia. It comes as no surprise that the profession is still largely in demand now, and the trend is continued to increase in the next several years due to the higher enrolment of students into chemical and geological disciplines – which in turn is caused by the upsurge in the Malaysian oil and gas sector.

Electrical and electronics engineers who possess solid analytical and communication skills will have a clear advantage over the others.

Human Resource Management jobs in demand in Malaysia

Human resource is a highly desired job profile, and is a lucrative career path to those who possess the right skills set. Every organisation hires on a regular basis, and the HR department ensures that the company continues to attract quality human capital to gain an advantage over the competition. T

he HR executive profession is still very popular amongst graduates and is seen as the best starting point to being a HR manager in the future.

Software engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Software engineers are constantly designing, implementing and modifying software to suit the needs of a variety of applications. They are at the forefront of technology and play an indispensable part in the creation of quality software that is reliable yet affordable. The computer software engineer profession is one of the fastest growing in the region and is expected to pave the way for new jobs in the 2008-2018 decade.

IT consultant jobs in demand in Malaysia

IT consultants provide clients with solutions and advice on how to use IT to meet business objectives or solve problems. Through their services, IT consultants can streamline the structure and efficiency of an organisation, which in turn enables the

KBU International College Final year electrical & electronic engineering student, Yip Chee Hoe, with his project, “DC-DC Step Up Converter for Wind Turbine Application”.

organisation to function in a smoother and more effective manner. IT consultants are in demand in a various range of industries, including but not limited to MSC-status companies, IT firms as well as companies that have their own internal IT departments.

Telecommunication engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia

Telecommunication is the means of communicating through the transmission of signals. In today’s world, it is all around us – from 3G connectivity to streaming videos to mobile downloads, and so on.

Telecommunications engineers work behind the scenes to keep people connected, wherever they are, and are seen as in-demand professionals. In Malaysia, new job openings are available for fresh graduates within the many telecommunications providers operating within the country.

Corporate banking jobs in demand in Malaysia

Corporate bankers provide financial services to the clients of the bank they work for, and conduct such activities such as lending, clearing, investing deposits or organising specialist products. Upon joining, fresh graduates will be given on-the-job training to better themselves, especially when it comes to perfecting the skills required for relationship building with existing clients and marketing to bring new clients to the bank.

Petroleum engineering jobs in demand in Malaysia
The world continues to depend on petroleum as a major source of energy, and as such petroleum engineers are seen as an important asset in the exploration and production of oil and gas. Involved in almost every stage of the process, petroleum engineers apply different principles (engineering, geology, physics and chemistry) to efficiently extract this valuable resource from the earth.

Help! I Don’t Know Which is the Best Course to Choose to Study at the Top Private University in Malaysia

It is important to choose the right course to study – you don’t want to waste your time and money on a

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course you don’t want to do (or end up dropping out of). To help you decide which course is right for you, make a list of courses that are of interest to you.

Is it a subject you have already studied? For example, maybe you loved the English subject and you read novels for pleasure in your own time. You can consider Teaching English as a Second Language, journalism or Mass Communication. In addition, you don’t have to do a journalism degree to become a journalist – many degrees are considered!

Maybe you’ve always been interested in computers and the internet at home, and enjoyed maths at school, so are considering a degree in computer science, a course subject you probably won’t have studied before. Experienced education counselors are able to analyse your interests, personality and exam results to help you make a list of possible courses for consideration.

Looking at your results in SPM could help you to decide which course you would be good at. If you are good in Maths & Physics then you can consider Engineering courses. Having good results in Chemistry, Biology & Maths, you can think of a career in Food Science, Pharmacy or Medicine. Talking to an experienced education advisor would help you to navigate through this confusing time of choosing the best course that fits you.

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information given is true or not. In addition, just because you have heard or seen a lot of advertisements by a particular university, doesn’t mean that it is the best in that course.

Many of the course counselors at the universities are paid by the universities to get you to register there, so their main motivation is to get you to register, not to help you make the right choice.

You should also ask yourself if you would still be interested in that subject for a further three or four years – enough to motivate yourself to work and research independently? Remember, you are going to work in this career for the next 50 years after graduation, therefore, you should have a high interest in the course.

The course that you choose should also have a job demand for you after you graduate. Choosing a course that you are passionate about without job demand and you may end up being jobless. Look for statistics and research to support whether there is a job demand for your future career in Malaysia or Singapore. Here at EduSpiral Consultant Services, we do our research on the job demand for the careers in Malaysia, Salary Reports, and universities so that we can advise our students based on facts and evidence.

Now why would you want to talk to EduSpiral Consultant Services when you can contact the private universities directly? Well, EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students. Having worked in the private education industry, we have in-depth knowledge of each private university and college in what they are good at. We have worked with our partner universities and colleges for many years while the counselors at the private universities or agents’ offices change every few years therefore they would not have the in-depth knowledge of the courses and the university that they are working at.

How to Choose the Right Course to Study after SPM?

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It can be confusing for students to choose the right major for their undergraduate degree studies in Malaysia. Preparations should have been made even before this time but fear not it is still not too late if you have not decided on a career path. It is important for you to research carefully the career that you intend to pursue.

Students after SPM or O-Levels would need to go through some sort of a Pre-University programme before entering into the degree course. Therefore, you still have about 1 to 1.5 years in your Pre-U programme to really figure out what to study for your degree.

It can be confusing to choose the right course after SPM. You should carefully think about what are the options available to you. To choose the best course that fits you, you need to consider the following:

• Look at your results – what are your best & worst subjects, and which subjects are your favourite?
• What are your interests & hobbies?
• What is your passion?
• Job demand for the career of choice. There is no point in choosing a course out of passion and then graduate to find out that you cannot get a job in that field.
• Salary of the career of choice
• Discuss the budget for your studies with your parents. There is no point in choosing a course like Pharmacy or Medicine, if you cannot afford it.

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Choosing a course to study after SPM is not a science, it is a process

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in finding out who you are and what you are good at. An experienced Education Advisor would be invaluable in assisting you to choose the right course. Students need to talk to the right education counselors so that you get the right information to help you in making this life-changing decision.

Ask the right Education Counselors. Would you ask a Doctor on how to repair your car? Or would you ask a mechanic for medical advise? Although this sounds ridiculous, but many students do listen to advise from young and inexperienced counselors from universities, colleges or agents’ offices.  Talking to an experienced education advisor would help you to navigate through this confusing time of choosing the best course that fits you.

Experienced education counselors are able to analyse your interests, personality and exam results to help you make a list of possible courses for consideration. EduSpiral Consultant Services staff have more than 15 years experience in counseling students. Having worked in the private education industry, we have in-depth knowledge of each private university and college in what they are good at.

EduSpiral Consultant Services has worked with our partners which are top private universities and colleges in Malaysia for many years while the counselors at the private universities or agents’ offices change every few years therefore they would not have the in-depth knowledge of the courses and the university that they are working at.

Some of the Best Pre-University & Degree Programmes to Study in Malaysia

Best Pre-University Programmes in Malaysia

• A-Levels
• AUSMAT
• Foundation in Engineering
• Foundation in Arts
• Foundation in Science
• Foundation in Business
• Foundation (General)
• Foundation in Design
• Pre-University Programmes

Top Engineering and Built Environment Courses in Malaysia

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• Engineering
• Mechatronic engineering
• Civil engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering 
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Materials engineering
• Applied Geology
• Architecture
• Quantity Survey

Outstanding Computing and Information Technology Courses in Malaysia

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• Computer Science
• Computing
• IT
• Information Technology
• Information Technology with Database Administration
• Software Engineering
• Computer science or computer engineering
•  Information systems security
• Mobile Computing
• Games Development
• Intelligent Systems
• Computer System Engineering
• Business Information Systems
• Business Computing with E-Commerce 

First Rate Applied and Health Sciences in Malaysia

• Food science
• Biotechnology
• Optometry
• Nutrition 
• Nutrition with Wellness
• Biomedical Science
• Pharmacy
• Aquatic Science
• Aquaculture

The Best Business & Accounting Courses in Malaysia

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• Accounting
• Accounting & Finance
• Accounting & Finance with Internal Audit
• Accounting & Finance with Forensic Accounting
• Accounting & Finance with Taxation
• Management & Marketing 
• Actuarial Science
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Banking & Finance
• Finance & Investment
• Finance & Investment
• FOREX & Investment
• Investment & Risk Management
• International Business
• International Business Management
  

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• Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship & Marketing
• Economics
• Marketing
• Finance & Marketing
• Public Relations & Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Media Marketing 
• Advertising & Brand Management
• Branding & Advertising

Excellent Social Science Courses in Malaysia

• Psychology
• Mass Communication
• Marketing Communications
• Film Studies
• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• Entertainment Arts
•  Social Media Marketing

Top Design Courses in Malaysia

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• Design
• Multimedia Design
• Interactive Design
• 3D Animation 
• Fashion design with marketing
• Textile & Fashion Design
• Product design
• Transport Design
• CGI & Digital Effects
• Visual Effects
• Entrepreneurial design
• Interior Design
• Interior Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Fashion Design

First Rate Hospitality and Culinary Arts Courses in Malaysia

• Hospitality or Hotel Management
• Hotel Management
• Hotel & Tourism
• Culinary arts

Education and Music Courses in Malaysia

• Early Childhood Education
• Teaching English as A Second Language (TESL) 
• Music degree

Study at the Best Private Universities and Colleges in Malaysia

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Malaysia

1. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
2. Curtin University, Sarawak campus
3. Asia Pacific University (APU) 
4. APIIT
5. UCSI University
6. Taylor’s University
7. Taylor’s College Subang Jaya and Sri Hartamas
8. UCSI University Sarawak Campus
9. First City University College
10. HELP University
11. HELP Academy
12. KDU University College Utropolis Glenmarie
13. KDU College Damansara Jaya
14. KDU University College Penang
15. YTL International College of Hotel Management
16. IACT College
17. Point College
18. Saito College
19. Nilai University
20. Reliance College

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on courses and universities in Malaysia.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

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